St. Paul’s historic Cathedral Hill is one of my most favorite neighborhoods in the Twin Cities. Because I’ve always lived on the Minneapolis side, it feels like a visit to another world, even though it’s a short drive across the Mississippi River. Cathedral Hill is situated on a bluff overlooking downtown St. Paul, dominated by [...]
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Back in Farm Country
Last Saturday, Pete and I spent all day in farm country. The University of Minnesota Extension – Scott County had selected the Glisczinski Dairy and two other farms as part of its annual City to Country Tour. The Tour is held to demonstrate the importance of agriculture and leave a lasting impression on visitors through demonstrations, [...]
Looking Into Forever Part 4
I am this water. From any approach, there is a heart-stopping moment when Lake Superior reveals herself in full. It never fails to take my breath away. The longer I am away from Big Water, the more there is that feels amiss in my life. I have lived close to the Pacific Ocean, and near [...]
Looking Into Forever Part 3
Wolf, Blueberries and Snake My husband, Pete, loves everything about wild blueberries. What’s more, he can zero in on anything having to do with wild blueberries within minutes of entering a source’s periphery. You might recall the exchange he had with a weather-beaten old sourdough in a downtown Anchorage bar that led to a “secret” [...]
Looking Into Forever Part 2
Magical Moose Our recent trip to Minnesota’s North Shore was an opportunity to reflect, not only on the past, but also on what the future might hold. We always do a fair amount of centering when we visit, and, like others who come to this magical place, return home reinvigorated and refreshed. This time around, [...]
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Peter and Betsy Wuebker are location-independent professionals who share what they know about travel, simplicity and integrating work with life. 